No, RK05 ABU is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for RK05 ABU?

The MOT for RK05 ABU is valid and due for renewal on or before 14 March 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of RK05 ABU?

The recorded mileage for RK05 ABU is 222,199 km, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is RK05 ABU ULEZ compliant?

No, RK05 ABU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2005 BMW X5 3.0L Petrol · RK05 ABU

RK05 ABU

2005 BMW X5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31/08/2005. Recorded mileage 222,199 km. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW X5
Year / Origin: 2005 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 14/03/2024
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/11/2023)
Recorded Odometer: 222,199 km
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 3.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 14/03/2024

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/11/2023

Odometer: 222,199 km
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2005
Engine: 2979cc

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RK05 ABU Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2023
222,199 km recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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RK05 ABU Odometer History

16/02/2022213,392 mi
15/03/2022214,006 mi+614 mi
10/03/2023222,199 km

Average of roughly 8,314 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

RK05 ABU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 12:34

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW X5 (RK05 ABU) between February 2022 and March 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))”.

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